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Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

Hotel in Yamagata

Located in Yamagata, 17 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata Ekimae provides accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking and massage services.

P
Peter
From
Japan
It felt like new, staff were nice, room was excellent and excellent value too
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,012 reviews
Price from
US$88.23
1 night, 2 adults

Zao Kokusai Hotel

Hotel in Zao Onsen

Only a 1-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Kokusai Hotel offers indoor/outdoor spacious hot-spring baths and Japanese-style rooms.

S
Samy
From
France
+ incredible rooms & onsen + great staff + very peaceful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 393 reviews
Price from
US$236.42
1 night, 2 adults

Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29366

Hotel in Sakata

Situated in Sakata, 22 km from Kamo Aquarium, Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29366 features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

D
Delia
From
Australia
Lovely friendly staff, great location, and very pleasant dinner and breakfast. I slept so well on my comfortable futon.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews
Price from
US$97.95
1 night, 2 adults

Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29372

Hotel in Sakata

Located in Sakata, 22 km from Kamo Aquarium, Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29372 provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

D
David
From
Australia
You probably need to get a taxi as it's a bit of a hike from the station. Once you are there it's a good location for visiting the town. Manager is a really nice bloke and has decorated the hotel with interesting and tasteful art. Nice bath house. Good size, comfortable rooms.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews
Price from
US$97.94
1 night, 2 adults

Comfort Hotel Yamagata

Hotel in Yamagata

Situated 16 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Comfort Hotel Yamagata offers 3-star accommodation in Yamagata and has free bikes. The property is non-smoking and is located 100 metres from Yamagata...

U
Ufuk
From
Singapore
Very new facilities and hotel, very clean, great location, it is very close to the train station. I would stay here again. Food was okay at breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,394 reviews
Price from
US$61.41
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Hotel in Yamagata

Directly connected to JR Yamagata Shinkansen (bullet train) Station, Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata offers comfortable guest rooms with warm colours and modern facilities.

T
Tassanee
From
Thailand
Good location. The hotel is inside the station. Breakfast is good. There are Japanese set and Western buffet to choose. Very clean. Staff are responsive and courteous.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,002 reviews
Price from
US$115.90
1 night, 2 adults

Tsukino HOTEL

Hotel in Sakata

Situated in Sakata, 23 km from Kamo Aquarium, Tsukino HOTEL features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

J
Jaremus
From
Australia
Breakfast was amazing, super clean rooms and very polite staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 528 reviews
Price from
US$80.60
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami -Daigaku Byoin Mae-

Hotel in Yamagata

Located in Yamagata, within 13 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort and 4.3 km of Yamagata Station, Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami -Daigaku Byoin Mae- provides accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi...

M
Martijn
From
Netherlands
Friendly staff, clean and spacious rooms, very nice facilities (4 washing machines, vending machines, included breakfast), easily accessible with public transit and a nice view from our hotel window.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 352 reviews
Price from
US$78.04
1 night, 2 adults

Super Hotel Yamagata Sakurambo-Higashine Station Front

Hotel in Higashine

Situated in Higashine, 45 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Super Hotel Yamagata Sakurambo-Higashine Station Front features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

E
Ekkaluck
From
Thailand
Big Car parking Lot and big room
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 457 reviews
Price from
US$89.55
1 night, 2 adults

Shonai Hotel Suiden Terrasse

Hotel in Tsuruoka

Set in Tsuruoka, 11 km from Kamo Aquarium, Shonai Hotel Suiden Terrasse offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers a bar.

A
Andrew
From
United Kingdom
The layout of the rooms meant we had a balcony and no neighbour. Restaurant food was superb.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 820 reviews
Price from
US$111.30
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 316 reviews

Located in Tendo, 30 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Hotel Route-Inn Tendo provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and massage services.

From US$87.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 556 reviews

Situated in Shinjo, within 700 metres of Shinjo Station and 25 km of Oishida Station, Hotel Route-Inn Shinjyo Ekimae features accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property as...

From US$93.39 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Located in Ōyama, 3.7 km from Kamo Aquarium, Yunohama HOTEL provides accommodation with a spa and wellness centre and free private parking.

From US$247.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews

Located in Tsuruoka, within 28 km of Kamo Aquarium and 47 km of Shinjo Station, Kyukamura Shonai-Haguro provides accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Super Hotel Yamagataeki Nishiguchi Hot Spring is located in Yamagata, 17 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort and less than 1 km from Yamagata Station.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,408 reviews

Set in Yamagata, 9 km from Lina World, Yamagata Grand Hotel offers accommodation with a bar. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. The restaurant serves European cuisine.

From US$102.09 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,162 reviews

Just a 1-minute walk from JR Yamagata Train Station, Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Ekimae offers modern accommodations with free wired internet and a video-on-demand (VOD) system.

From US$104.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews

Situated in Yonezawa, 48 km from Kitakata Station, Royal Pines Hotel Yonezawa - Opening in Mar 2025 features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking and a restaurant.

From US$75.94 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews

Featuring 4-star accommodation, Hiyori Yama Hotel is located in Sakata, 37 km from Kisakata Harbor and 43 km from Konoura Harbor. The property is non-smoking and is situated 23 km from Kamo Aquarium.

From US$57.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Located in Sakata, 22 km from Kamo Aquarium, Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29370 provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$97.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Set in Sakata, 22 km from Kamo Aquarium, Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29375 offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$114.27 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews

Situated in Sakata, 24 km from Kamo Aquarium, Hotel Alpha-One Sakata features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a restaurant and massage services.

From US$86.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 209 reviews

Situated in Yonezawa, 49 km from Kitakata Station, Hotel Alpha-One Yonezawa features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.

From US$94.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 487 reviews

Located within 18 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort and 400 metres of Yamagata Station, Toyoko Inn Yamagata-eki Nishi-guchi provides rooms in Yamagata. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.

From US$76.57 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 296 reviews

Set within 50 km of Kitakata Station and 50 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Toyoko Inn Yonezawa Ekimae features rooms in Yonezawa. This 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

From US$66.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 363 reviews

Set within 17 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort and 600 metres of Yamagata Station, Hotel Capital in Yamagata offers rooms in Yamagata.

From US$57.57 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 393 reviews

Only a 1-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Kokusai Hotel offers indoor/outdoor spacious hot-spring baths and Japanese-style rooms.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews

Set in Zao Onsen, 700 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Rurikura Resort offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$422.17 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

Situated in Sakata, 22 km from Kamo Aquarium, Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29460 features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Situated in Sakata, 22 km from Kamo Aquarium, Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29362 features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$97.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews

Set in Zao Onsen, 700 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Jurin offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and ski-to-door access.

From US$330.70 per night

New Grand Hotel

Hotel in Shinjo
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 182 reviews

Set in Shinjo, within 700 metres of Shinjo Station and 24 km of Oishida Station, New Grand Hotel offers accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 686 reviews

Set 30 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Comfort Hotel Tendo offers 3-star accommodation in Tendo and features free bikes. The property is situated in the Tendo Onsen district.

From US$49.25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 312 reviews

Hotel New Mogamiya is set in Yamagata, within 17 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort and 300 metres of Yamagata Station. This 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

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From US$151.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 173 reviews
We were staying in one of the suites and it was sensational. We were told the room had been redone about a year ago and the room was luxurious and very spacious. We had our own private onsen which was amazing and so beautiful particularly when it was snowing. The communal area was also quite new (the photos don’t reflect the update). Watching the koi fish from this area was very relaxing. The public baths were also very clean and relaxing. The staff were very professional and kind. There was only one staff member who spoke English but everyone made us feel so welcome and we used a translating app when we needed to. I would definitely recommend staying here. I can’t speak highly enough about how much we enjoyed our time here.
Guest review by
Emma
Australia
From US$591.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 241 reviews
Very nice, traditional experience! We were very surprised with the diversity of the breakfast. If you want to experience a proper Japanese breakfast, here is one place where you can do that very well. The onsen was very pleasant too, but you might need to get accustomed to the temperature. All in all we had a very pleasant stay here and we can definitely recommend! Thanks a lot :)
Guest review by
EntCrafter
Germany
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 482 reviews
A nice, cozy ryokan with a free shuttle to and from Yamagata Station. We appreciated being able to choose the 1pm shuttle on check-out day, which gave us enough time to explore Zao Mountain and even enjoy lunch before leaving. The ryokan is clean, with tatami mats covering the entire floor, and the food is delicious as well!
Guest review by
Sook Beng
Malaysia
From US$168.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews
The staff were very friendly and helpful. We were lead to our rooms and were introduced to the facilities at the hotel. The dinner was fabulous, service at dinner was excellent.
Guest review by
ANG
Singapore
From US$197.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews
The staff was really helpful. They did their best to help me with anything I needed even with the language barrier. I thought the bath was really nice and the room was relaxing.
Guest review by
Shawna
South Korea
From US$398.25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 384 reviews
Located just outside of the main town however it's a very short walk and was pleasantly quiet. Brilliant value for money as spa facilities were excellent and not crowded
Guest review by
Dundee
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 225 reviews
The Breakfast is good enough as me and hubby both are vegetarian but the dinner are exceptional very well planned n delicious!! Defiantly will come back again!
Guest review by
Evelyn
Singapore
From US$88.91 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 766 reviews
Hotel was walking distance from Tsuruoka Train Station. Easy to get bus, taxi. Perfect place to stay if going to Mt. Haguro. Room price is cheap.
Guest review by
Alvin
Malaysia
From US$253.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 157 reviews
A very friendly welcome on arrival. Excellent service. Beautifully appointed rooms.
Guest review by
Alan
Australia
From US$358.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews
Outstanding breakfast buffets. Dinner was a set meal and was fantastic.
Guest review by
Gary
United States
From US$102.09 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,408 reviews
good breakfast and good location. near main road of city central.
Guest review by
CHANG HUI
Taiwan
From US$121.02 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 767 reviews
wha can i say about a ryokan, this ine is great, i loved it!!
Guest review by
RODRIGO
Switzerland
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
fantastic. the explanation of what were eating was superb
Guest review by
Johannes
Thailand
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 393 reviews
+ incredible rooms & onsen + great staff + very peaceful
Guest review by
Samy
France

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10

I had a wonderful stay at Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata!

I had a wonderful stay at Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata! The location is absolutely perfect—conveniently connected to the station, making it easy to explore the city and surrounding areas. The hotel itself is modern, clean, and well-maintained, providing a comfortable and relaxing experience. The staff were very welcoming and attentive, always ready to assist with a smile. While their hospitality was excellent, I did find that a bit more fluency in English communication would enhance the experience for international guests. That being said, their warmth and willingness to help more than made up for any language barriers. Overall, I truly enjoyed my stay and would definitely recommend Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata to anyone visiting the area. Looking forward to staying here again in the future!
Guest review by
Rolando
Australia
8.0

Nice village style ski resort.

Nice village style ski resort. Not busy except for the weekend, which ended up a long weekend as it was the Emperor's birthday on the monday. Always good to check public holidays when going to a ski resort and arrive on a Sunday afternoon.
Guest review by
Christian
Australia
2.0

We booked this hotel specifically because it was sold and...

We booked this hotel specifically because it was sold and represented as offering a mountain view room. Unfortunately, this turned out to be a serious misrepresentation. Only about 10% of the view included any mountain at all. The overwhelming majority of what we saw from our room was another building and rooftops. This was extremely disappointing and upsetting, especially given the premium we paid for this experience. The disappointment left us distressed and unable to even enjoy the expensive dinner and breakfast that were included in our package. What was meant to be a highlight of our trip turned into a very unpleasant experience. To make matters worse, when we left hastily, we accidentally forgot one of our cell phones in the room. Several hours later, after driving back, we were relieved that the phone had been recovered and placed at the front desk. However, the staff made no effort during the entire day to contact us on our primary phone number to alert us. This lack of initiative and courtesy only added to our frustration. For a hotel of this caliber, we expected honesty in advertising, basic consideration for guests’ wellbeing, and a proactive approach to guest service. Unfortunately, none of these expectations were met.
Guest review by
Jeff Rayden
United States
10

The main town section can offer so many places to visit.

The main town section can offer so many places to visit. Modern looking new museum, small yet beautiful and historic park/shrine, traditional sake brewery, and many many restaurants. We took a long bus ride to a remote onsen town, Shirabu Onsen. Boy, we had fun.. You can hike, see a gorgeous, majestic waterfall, enjoy soba noodle, shopping AND soak in one of the three public bathhouses (they are actually inn but open their baths to the daytime visitors.) The one we went to, Nishiya?, had a spectacular waterfall bath. It's smaller - but if you can visit during weekdays, you may be able to enjoy the space, alone, which we both did. I will never forget being in the bath. Oh, AND, you will probably come across bunch of wild monkeys, roaming around like they own the place :-)
Guest review by
Richard
United States
10

Sakata is a very quiet town with a few facilities.

Sakata is a very quiet town with a few facilities. Most of the attractions are walkable if you stay close to the river, slightly long walk from train station. You can visit all attractions within a day (two night stays recommended if you arrived late). Please make sure that the day you arrive all the places are open (not Tuesday or Wednesday). Another interesting town in Japan for a visit.
Guest review by
NANTANA
Thailand
10

Yamagata is a beautiful city.

Yamagata is a beautiful city. It was also our base for visiting other places. We went to Yamadera, Ginza Onsen and Zao Onsen by train and bus, from the Yamagata station. Had Ramen, which was reasonable in value
Guest review by
Anonymous
8.0

Lots of snow during our stay in December. Great skiing.

Lots of snow during our stay in December. Great skiing. Ideally stay around ski lifts so its easier to get to the lifts.. Just be aware to choose a sunny day to take the ski lifts to view the Snow Monster! Takes around more than 1 hour to get on the ski lifts. Many tourist and queue is long. You wont be able to see much if the weather is bad. Never short of snow in Zao Onsen. Nice little village with Lawsons, Family Marts to get your usual Japanese stuff. Limited restaurants but can get by with simple meals. If you want to get to Yamagata City its only 30 mins away by taxi. You have a choice if you want more varieties.
Guest review by
Meng
Malaysia
8.0

Yonezawa city has Uesugi Jinjya, the site of the Uesugi clan...

Yonezawa city has Uesugi Jinjya, the site of the Uesugi clan castle. It is very nice, and they have museum and things to see. It's worth a visit to check it out. There is two near-by Onsen, the Onogawa and Shirabu to stay. Yonezawa beef is superb, one of the best in the country. It is also expensive.
Guest review by
Yamashita
United States
10

The Yamagata Ski area (Zao Onsen) is fantastic.

The Yamagata Ski area (Zao Onsen) is fantastic. It wasnt crowded, lessons for kids and adults were AUD$55 for 4 hours, lifts were @4$ per lift. Gear hire was AUD$65 for 2 days PP. In Australia lift passes are $250 per day alone. The hotel Sailor Hutte was literally at the base of the ski lifts. Food was cheap ($10-14 per meal) booze was cheap ($3.50 for a beer). The guys at the Hotel Sailor Hutte were great, make an effort to chat with them via your translator app. Its worth it. One more thing, I would recommend buying Shinkansen tickets directly from JR East rail online. Heaps cheaper than buying a seven day pass unless you are planning to spend 7 days on the train. FYI there are 3 Shinkansen companies East, Central and West. They have there own websites a bit clunky in English but it works. Good luck.
Guest review by
Kieran
Australia
8.0

In the summer, Zao is very quiet during weekdays.

In the summer, Zao is very quiet during weekdays. It rains almost every day, so it's advisable to pack quick-dry clothes and sturdy shoes for walking uphill and downhill. If you prefer fruits and vegetables, make sure to bring some with you, as there's no fresh market in town and the only local convenience store doesn't offer many healthy choices. If you happen to encounter a serow, don't make the mistake we did by running away thinking it was a hyena—quite silly of us!
Guest review by
NANTANA
Thailand